Name: Pac Choi Prize Seeds 170
SKU: 754
Availability: InStock

Pac Choi Prize Seeds 170

$3.65 – $6.35

(Brassica rapa) Upright, vase-shaped rosettes of large, tender, dark-green, spoon-shaped leaves on thick, solid-white petioles. 15 in. tall heads are compact and heavy. Green leaves and crisp stems make a delicious addition to stir-fries.

Description

Pac Choi Prize Seeds

DAYS TO HARVEST
~70 days direct seeded (preferred method)
~50 from transplant

SOWING
Direct sow pac choi prize seeds ~1/4″ deep, 2″ apart and thin to 6-8″ apart OR sow indoors 4 weeks before last frost and transplant at true leaf stage (follows first set of two leaves)

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Partial to full sun

SOIL REQUIREMENTS
Well draining soil with high organic matter

PLANT HEIGHT
12-15″

PLANT SPACING
~8″ apart

HARDINESS ZONES
Annual, thrives in cooler weather can tolerate mild frost

HARVEST
When pac choi is at size desired, slice rosette at base. Can be harvested as baby pac choi at 5-7″ or full grown at anything over 10″ (watch center of rosette for signs of bolting)

USES & COOKING SUGGESTIONS

With the mix of the delicate leaves and crisp stalks, pac choi is great sauteed on its own with garlic, as a vegetable in stir-fry, or to add gusto to a soup whether it be miso or not-so-traditional chicken soup.